Becoming an LPN in Miami

The city of Miami is the center of the Miami metropolitan area. Miami, FL has a population of 419,777. The area has a population of 5.5 million. Forty-six hospitals, 65 nursing homes, and more than 50 home health agencies serve the residents. It is home to 12 hospitals that are ranked “high-performing” in one or more specialties. Baptist Hospital of Miami and Holtz Children’s Hospital at UM-Jackson Memorial Hospital are among these 12 “high-performing” hospitals. Miami area nursing homes include the highly rated Jackson Plaza Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and Riverside Care Center. Fatima Home Care and MAM Home Health Enterprises are just two of the many home health agencies that operate in the city of Miami.

The Miami area’s many healthcare providers employ 4,780 licensed practical nurses. With an average hourly wage of $20.47 and an average annual salary of $42.590, Miami’s LPN's are the third-highest paid LPN's in Florida. Fort Lauderdale LPN's earn an average hourly wage of $20.12 and an average annual salary of $41,850. LPN's who work for Boca Raton healthcare providers earn more than Miami LPN's, with an average hourly wage of 21.02 and an average annual salary of $43,730.

The Miami area is home to 10 LPN programs. The program at Southeastern College-Miami Lakes is ranked among the top 20 LPN training programs in the state. Other programs include the Lindsey Hopkins Technical Center program and the Fortis Institute program.